Position: Senior Staff ASIC Design Engineer – AI/ML Hardware IP
Location: On-site in Canada
We’re working with a global semiconductor leader to hire a Senior Staff ASIC Design Engineer focused on developing cutting-edge AI/ML hardware IP. This role is designed for a senior contributor who can lead architecture definition, RTL development, and integration across complex SoC designs. You'll work cross-functionally to optimize performance, area, power, and verification coverage in highly scalable AI/ML systems.
Define and implement micro-architecture based on high-level AI/ML design requirements.
Own RTL development (Verilog/SystemVerilog), optimizing for performance, area, and power.
Integrate multiple sub-IP blocks into cohesive larger systems.
Drive Linting, CDC, Synthesis, and Power Intent flow execution and analysis.
Partner closely with verification teams on test plans, debug, and functional coverage.
Develop SVA assertions to support formal and white-box verification strategies.
Influence and lead cross-functional execution, promoting best practices in design and integration.
6+ years of ASIC design, RTL, and integration experience (or equivalent: Master’s + 5, PhD + 4).
Advanced RTL design skills, especially in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Demonstrated ownership of complex SoC blocks or subsystems.
Strong background in:
Clock/reset architecture, FIFOs, memory control
Power-aware design and low-power optimization (UPF, CLP, PowerPro)
Bus protocols (AHB, AXI)
AI/ML-specific hardware acceleration blocks
Deep toolchain knowledge:
Simulation (VCS, Verdi, Questa, Xcelium)
CDC/lint/formal tools (Spyglass, 0-in, Formality)
Synthesis/timing (DCG/NXT, Primetime)
Scripting experience (Python, Perl, TCL, C) to support design automation.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Must be legally authorized to work on-site in Canada.
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